Transport Planner

Strive Supply Chain; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics distribution company in Manchester seeks an experienced Transport Planner to manage delivery issues and plan routes for a mixed fleet. Responsibilities include handling driver communications, ensuring compliance, and optimizing delivery efficiency. Applicants should have strong geographical knowledge and be proficient in IT applications. This role is full-time with standard working hours and includes benefits such as an annual bonus and health coverage.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Free Parking

25 days holidays + stats + Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a transport planner with a mixed fleet.
• Excellent problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Willingness to work additional hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transport delivery issues alongside the team.
• Plan and schedule delivery routes for a mixed fleet.
• Be the primary contact for drivers regarding delivery problems.

Skills

Geographical knowledge of the North West

Proficiency in IT applications

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork and initiative

Job description

Overview

Planners, Transport Management & related

We are delighted to assist an International distribution client to find an experienced Transport Planner.

Transport Planner — Manchester

Hours: Standard hours of work are 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday

Location

Manchester

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Benefits
• Free Parking
• 25 days holidays + stats + Pension

Role summary

Role summary:

• Work closely with the Transport manager & 1 Transport planner as a team to deal with all daily transport delivery issues.
• Managing routes for mixed fleet deliveries - Deliveries are generally bulk haulage
• Mostly multi-drop – up to 7 drops p/day max
• Fleet size of 17, with own drivers
• Planning and scheduling delivery routes
• Work closely with a large client base on confirmation of deliveries, dealing with changes to delivery slots/days , cancellations etc.
• Ensuring drivers have the correct paperwork to fulfil their deliveries.
• Having good geographical knowledge of the local area across the North West
• Primary contact for drivers throughout the day that experience vehicle or delivery issues.
• Responsibility for receiving vehicle defects and escalate to the Transport manager.
• Joint responsibility for managing driver’s hours and tachograph compliance.
• Working with the transport manager to have vehicles and trailers available for inspection and servicing in accordance with their schedules.
• Work closely with the team to maximise delivery efficiency.
• During busy periods answer the phone for inbound calls.
• A proven transport planner who has planned for mixed fleet.
• Proficiency in IT applications.
• Ability to focus and provide solutions under pressure.
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet demand.
• Ability to work in a team and on own initiative.

Application

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.